Video: Fishing Rodeo in Choctaw Co

CHOCTAW CO, Miss. (WCBI) – Some Choctaw County families kick off spring by telling a big fish story. More than 150 kids and their families enjoyed one of the county’s greatest treasures today during a kids’ fishing rodeo at Choctaw Lake Recreation Area. The Choctaw County Chamber of Commerce, U.S. Forest Service and Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks made sure the fishing area had plenty of fish. Kids could also win a variety of prizes for catching tagged fish. Farm Bureau added to the treat by providing lunch for the free event.

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